Chapter 69 - The training continues

August broke the silence, his voice a little softer than usual. "Hey, Princess, I think I might have gone a bit too far back there." Jack shrugged, his eyes still fixed on the water. "You think?" August snorted, a hint of his usual mockery returning. "Okay, fine. I know I did. But someone's got to toughen you up, right?" Jack turned to him, his expression skeptical. "And that someone has to be you?" August nodded, his gaze serious for once. "Yeah. I know I'm not the easiest person to get along with, but I'm trying to prepare you for what's out there." Jack raised an eyebrow. "And what's out there?" August's expression turned grim. "Things that will try to break you, Princess. Things that will try to kill you. And I won't always be there to protect you, Elsa won't either." Jack's eyes flashed with anger, his voice rising. "I don't need your protection, August. I survived just fine before I met you or Elsa." August's expression remained calm, but his eyes narrowed slightly. "Oh